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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 308.93 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 308.93 and 197.48 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 308.93 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/308.93 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 308.93 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 61,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.96/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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